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@Shockolateman08, Ah, gotcha. I typically grow to 6 nodes in veg. Then top to the 3rd node, remove 1st and 2nd node vegetation and start manifolding it from there. It can be unnerving removing so much at once and starts off a little slow because of so much HST, but the control and yields make up for it later on down the road. Pre-load the first month of the veg with heavy training in the beginning and it’s smooth cruising after you achieve the shape you want with little maintenance the rest of the grow. Finish most, if not all, pruning before switching to flowering light cycle. Defoliate lightly in flower to control RH. I do note defoliate heavily. All those extra fan leaves act as nutrient reserves and extra solar cells even if they’re not getting max light. I follow this guide almost exactly https://www.growweedeasy.com/manifold

@RogueOne, no...just found seeds and started...I grew about 15 yrs ago but nothing to the extreme of techniques. Manifold training. Where and when do I start?

@Shockolateman08, Are you talking about the hydroponic system or the manifold training method? I highly recommend using this system. It’s my first time using it as well. I have grown in soil and DWC before. I expect to use this method and system from now on. Much faster veg growth than soil and significantly more stable reservoir pH than DWC. Very simple system. I only added air stones for temperature control. You might not even need those. Lots of air for the roots with rockwool croutons. With limited space, I’d recommend a short, wide approx 15 gal tote and a short pot to maximize height available. I am using a short 2 gallon pot with 4 fertigations per day so I have more height available. Very stable reservoir temps with this volume of water. For faster root growth, it is recommended to allow proper dry back of rockwool. I got away with hand watering every couple days the first month or so before automating to prevent overwatering. Pay attention to your plant and learn how much it drinks before coming up with an automation schedule. Since space is limited, LST wide and low and switch to 12/12 when plant is approx 1/2 your final desired height (assuming you’ve picked and indoor tailored strain that grows short and bushy, usually advertised as indica) based on total height available and proper light distance. For detailed instructions, visit this 4 page tutorial: https://www.dudegrows.com/lets-captain-style-baby-part-1/

@Stoner_INDICA, Thank you. Advice is always welcome if you’ve got any suggestions